SACTA NPC Bursary Trust Opportunity Scholarship 2021/2022

SACTA NPC Bursary Trust Opportunity Scholarship Programme 2021/2022

SA Cultivar & Technology Agency (SACTA) came into existence with the purpose of addressing a dilemma that developed over the years regarding the lack of new technology for self- or open-pollinated grain and oilseed crops in South Africa.

The relevant crops are: Wheat, Barley, Oats, Soya Beans and some Canola cultivars. Although farmers have the fullest right to hold back seeds from these self-pollinated crops for future planting, this practice reduces the quantity of new seed sold and it is thus not worthwhile for seed companies to invest in the breeding and technology of these crops. Without the latest seed technology, it is impossible for South African producers to compete against their international counterparts, who make use of the best seeds and latest technologies available. With no investment in the development of self-pollinated seeds there will be no progress – genetic gain and local production will stagnate or decline. Consequently, South Africa will need to import more of these grains, putting our food security at risk. In addition, the quality (baking worth) of imported grains is not always on par with South African standards.

SACTA NPC Bursary Trust Opportunity Scholarship 2021/2022

SACTA NPC Bursary Trust Opportunity is currently looking to fund undergraduates looking for scholarships.

Bursary Details

Applicants are invited to apply for postgraduate bursaries with SACTA to further their studies within the grain and oil-seed industry.

Candidate Requirements

1. Applicants must be South African citizens.
2. Applicants must be admitted to study full-time with the institution of their choice.
3. SACTA bursaries are only awarded to Honours, Masters and Doctoral studies.
4. The field of study must be relevant to the South African grain and oil-seeds industry.
5. Successful applicants may not be in receipt of alternative funding from alternate sources.
6. The proposal for the dissertation/thesis must be approved by SACTA before commencement with the studies.
7. Upon application, SACTA requires:
   • a) A completed application form,
   • b) A certified copy of a South African identity document/passport,
   • c) Updated curriculum vitae,
   • d) The latest academic transcript/record on an official letterhead,
   • e) Proof of registration and a fee statement (if available).
8. A formal bursary agreement is to be concluded with SACTA should a bursary be awarded.
9. A supervisor for the study programme must be designated by the University where the study will be undertaken and must be approved by SACTA. It is the responsibility of the Student to inform the Supervisor that he/she will be required to register with the particular Bursary Scheme on our website. The URL address thereof will be provided to the supervisor by the student.
10. Applicants will be expected to work in the South African grain and oil-seed industry for the same period for which a bursary was awarded.
11. Annual bursary amounts will be determined by SACTA each year.
12. Closing date for bursary application submissions is 30 September of every year

Conditions of Bursary

1. This bursary will ONLY fund Applicants registered for Honours, Masters by Dissertation or Doctoral qualifications.
2. Only Applicants who apply by the specified date, have completed the application form and submitted all necessary supporting documents will be considered.
3. Applications will not be processed unless the Legal Undertaking (Section E) on this Application form has been completed and signed by the applicant concerned.
4. Application for a bursary does not obligate SACTA to award a student a bursary, nor does it guarantee that any bursaries will be awarded.
5. Telephonic interviews with shortlisted applicants will be conducted.
6. Applicants will be notified of a successful outcome within 8 weeks of the closing date. Should applicants not receive correspondence from SACTA within 8 weeks from the closing date, applicants may accept that their application has been unsuccessful.
7. The Initial instalment of the bursary is payable in January.
8. All bursary awards are conditional upon receipt of a positive report from the student’s supervisor.
9. Continued receipt of the bursary is dependent on a favourable supervisor’s progress report/s and the acceptance of the bursary holder’s progress report by SACTA indicating how the recipient is progressing with his/her studies.
10. Applicants will be expected to submit a hard and soft copy of the completed thesis/dissertation on completion of their studies, which will be posted on relevant industry websites.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE TO AN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM